Rylan Clark returns to This Morning but viewers left distracted by his new look

Rylan Clark made his grand return to This Morning on Thursday (August 21) however viewers were left rather distracted by his appearance.

During the latest episode of the ITV hit chat show, Rylan, 36, took on hosting duties alongside Sian Welby as regular hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard take a break for summer.

Opening the show, Sian said: “Hello and welcome, it’s nice to see you. It’s Thursday and Rylan is back everybody.”

The star was greeted with a round of applause as he joked: “It’s like jury duty, they just call you up and here I am.”

Viewers watching at home couldn’t help but point out Rylan was looking rather different as he was wearing glasses and wasted no time sharing their reaction online.

One fan wrote: “Rylan's back but loose those glasses darling #thismorning.” Another claimed: “Rylan looks different wearing glasses #thismorning.

Referring to another This Morning host Emma Willis, a third joked: “Rylan wearing Emma’s glasses #thismorning.” Meanwhile a number of fans were pleased to see Rylan and Sian presenting together as one said: “This is more like it. Rylan and Sian #ThisMorning.”

Another added: “Rylan and Sian over Ben and Cat any day #thismorning.”

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